About Laura
Laura Hackman is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with ten years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Laura approaches conversations with calm and plain language so people can talk about what matters without jargon.
She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. In sessions she helps identify practical steps someone can try between meetings.
Background and approach
That might include small shifts in routines, breathing or grounding practices, or ways to reframe negative self-talk. Parents and caregivers facing extra strain can bring the day-to-day pressures they are carrying and work through manageable strategies. Laura also supports people coping with isolation, control issues, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and learning to build self-love.
Sessions are offered in English and use formats that fit different needs, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style and aims to help clients set clear, reachable goals. Many people choose to start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time.
The initial steps are simple and designed to get to the core concerns quickly, so work can begin on what feels most urgent.
Practical approaches for online work
Laura uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with simple experiments in daily life; this helps when negative thinking feeds anxiety or low self-worth. Another approach emphasizes small behavioral changes - breaking tasks into tiny steps, building routines, and practicing brief exercises to reduce stress and lift mood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the client's goals and try methods that fit their preferences and needs. If something doesn’t feel helpful, adjustments are made together so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use face-to-face interaction when it helps, while phone calls work well for less bandwidth or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging let clients check in between sessions, share quick updates, or use brief coaching-style exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to keep momentum between meetings.
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- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English